Air Conditioning Articles

Spring is finally arriving in Minnesota! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.

It’s summertime in Minnesota. The team at Arctic Mechanical hopes you find time to relax with friends and family and enjoy the beautiful sunny days. Below are some summer cooling tips for your home.

Aside from the professionals, like ours at Arctic Mechanical, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components?

Take some of the following ideas from our professionals at Arctic Mechanical to heart and make some money-saving resolutions today.

When you’re looking at how your air conditioner works, it can depend on a wide variety of factors.

Operating with a clean filter prevents circulation issues and promotes healthy indoor air quality (IAQ), which is especially important during allergy season.

Our professionals at Arctic Mechanical would be happy to help you sort out the options and help you make a smart investment.

Home ownership comes with a great deal of responsibilities and an ever-growing to-do list. Add to that the responsibilities of a career and a family, and you see why modern life runs at a constant, fast pace here in Blaine. It’s easy to bump things like an air conditioner tune-up down the priority list, both in terms of time and money. It’s very likely you have higher priorities requiring more urgent attention than an air conditioner that seems to be working just fine.

Whether it’s people, appliances, or air conditioning (AC) systems, the better you know them, the better you are able to care for them. Our team at Arctic Mechanical knows air conditioners because it’s our business. We want to share just a little of our knowledge with you so you can extend the life of your air conditioner, avoid costly repairs, and save energy and money in Blaine.

Our team can guide you on ridding your home of mold and help maintain your HVAC system to prevent it from recurring.

If your air conditioner is making an unusual or harsh noise, use this list of common AC sounds and what they can indicate.

Looking for an alternative to a traditional AC system? Our team suggests a ductless AC for your heating or cooling needs.

Our team wants to help protect your air conditioner investment with some tips on protecting your unit from storms.

Our professionals have put together the following air conditioning glossary to give you a crash course in important definitions.

Here’s a comprehensive air conditioning maintenance checklist to help keep your home’s system in excellent working order.

We at Arctic Mechanical recommend keeping this air conditioner-basics guide handy.

It’s the first really hot day of summer in Blaine when the floor fans and the open windows just don’t cut it anymore. You head over to your thermostat and select “air conditioner” and wait for that refreshing icy air to start blowing out of your vents. When you check a few minutes later, you feel only hot air. Why?

We at Arctic Mechanical strive to do our best to ensure your air conditioner, or AC, is running smoothly and effectively.

Air conditioners, or ACs, when properly maintained can noticeably reduce symptoms for allergy sufferers.

If it’s time for a new air conditioning system, our professionals can help you choose the best new air conditioner for your home.

If you hear a noise that concerns you, don’t ignore it! Let our Arctic Mechanical experts help you properly diagnose and treat your air conditioner.

Ductless air systems offer a simple but sophisticated alternative to HVAC systems. They currently require a larger up-front investment but will save you money in the long run.

Seasonal allergies are a burden for many. Air conditioners, or ACs, when properly maintained, can noticeably reduce symptoms for allergy sufferers. Air filters catch pollen, dust, and other irritants, producing higher-quality air. Air conditioners also act as humidity regulators, easing allergy symptoms. Arctic Mechanical is proud to help you here in Spring Lake Park, MN,…

Our five simple tips for staying cool and using your air conditioner less may help you cut costs and save money on your monthly energy bill.

The modern air conditioner was invented in 1902 by Willis Havilard Carrier. It was invented to solve the humidity problem at a printing plant in Brooklyn.

A freeze up is when a layer of ice forms on the outside of your air conditioning unit. It can look a bit disconcerting, but don’t panic.

An air conditioner, just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently.

We at Arctic Mechanical wish you a happy summer here in Blaine, MN! We know you’ll probably have your air conditioner (AC) on for longer stretches of time. (We certainly will!) So we’ve provided this list of tried-and-true methods to reduce your energy consumption and save you money this season. 1. Clean Seasonally The beginning…